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Academic and Domain-Specific Vocabulary in Informational Texts
2nd Grade · Ela · Open Global English
7 lessons
Goal
Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words in science, history, and social studies texts.
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Standards Covered
- OGE.3.RI.4Open Global English Standards 2026™ · Ela · Level 3 / Grade 2 (Age 7) · Grade 2Determine the meaning of academic, domain-specific, and content-area words and phrases in informational texts relevant to grade-level topics.
- OGE.3.RI.5Open Global English Standards 2026™ · Ela · Level 3 / Grade 2 (Age 7) · Grade 2Know and use print and digital text features (including headings, subheadings, tables of contents, captions, bold print, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, sidebars, and icons) to navigate texts and locate information efficiently.
Curriculum Framework
2nd Grade · Ela · Open Global English
1
7 lessons
Asking and Answering Questions with Text Evidence
Ask and answer literal and inferential questions about informational texts by citing explicit facts and details.
2
7 lessons
Main Idea, Key Details, and Multi-Paragraph Structure
Identify the overall main idea of a multi-paragraph text and determine the central focus of individual paragraphs.
3
7 lessons
Text Connections: Sequence, Cause-and-Effect, and Comparison
Describe logical connections and relationships between historical events, scientific ideas, and procedural steps.
4
7 lessons
Academic and Domain-Specific Vocabulary in Informational Texts
Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words in science, history, and social studies texts.
5
7 lessons
Navigating Print and Digital Text Features
Use print and digital organizational tools to locate facts, navigate layouts, and locate information efficiently.
6
7 lessons
Author's Purpose, Point of View, and Supporting Reasons
Determine why an author wrote a text and describe how they use reasons and evidence to support their points.
7
7 lessons
Interpreting Graphic Elements, Visuals, and Multimodal Data
Explain how diagrams, charts, maps, photographs, and infographics clarify and enhance written text.
8
6 lessons
Comparing, Contrasting, and Synthesizing Multiple Informational Texts
Compare and contrast important points, structures, and visual presentations across texts on the same topic to synthesize new understanding.
9
7 lessons
Reading and Evaluating Science, History, and Technical Texts
Read and comprehend grade-level informational texts across social studies, history, and science proficiently using prereading hypotheses and schema.
10
7 lessons
Analyzing Mass Media and Digital Formats
Recognize, characterize, and analyze messages across news broadcasts, advertisements, podcasts, and online educational media.